Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" 12 Year

Beautiful oak flavor.

Figured I was due to give this one a try while still available for the year. Thin in the glass. Strongly lactose nose, some gentle baking spice. The palate is very pleasant. Again, lots of creamy lactose, now with menthol. Nutmeg and baked apples. Hint of cinnamon. More spicy than anticipated, but dominated by creamy dairy and cereal grain notes. Not much mouthfeel, but not unexpected at 90 proof. Shares a lot more notes with the VWFR 13-year rye than I’d have expected (from my recollection). I’d certainly drink this at any opportunity, but not worth chasing or paying secondary when you consider what else you could buy for that same money.